Have Portugal’s World Cup credentials been underestimated? (1:15)Alex Kirkland reacts to Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup. (1:15)
LUSAIL, Qatar — Portugal booked their place in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time for 16 years with a impressive 6-1 win over Switzerland despite coach Fernando Santos deciding to bench Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Ronaldo’s replacement, 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, more than justified his selection with a hat-trick while veteran defender Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro and substitute Rafael Leao also found the net. Manuel Akanji got Switzerland’s goal, though it was nothing more than a consolation.
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